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Beat the Blerch

Carnation, United States • 6 Sep 2025

Beat The Blerch Seattle (Carnation, WA) offers four distances: 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon. The race begins and finishes at King County’s Tolt MacDonald Park in Carnation, a quaint town about 35 minutes from Seattle. The course is a flat, out-and-back gravel trail through evergreen and mossy forests along the Snoqualmie Valley Trail.

Runners start in waves for the longer distances to space the field. In true Beat The Blerch style, aid stations serve electrolyte drinks, water, gels, and quirky treats like Nutella sandwiches and birthday cake. The event was created by The Oatmeal and features a lighthearted, cake-loving atmosphere. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Washington Carnation

Race information

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42 km
Full Marathon
21 km
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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